Brussels Mindfulness

05/10/2026

When was the last time you went for a walk with nothing to achieve? 🍂

No call to make.
No podcast to finish.
No steps to count.

Just you, the trees and the changing light.

When you spend your days meeting expectations and being there for others, it can be hard to step out of “doing mode”.

Planning. Solving. Organising.
Always thinking about what comes next.

Doing mode is useful. But we also need moments to simply be—to experience life without needing to achieve something or make it different.

On your next walk, try keeping your phone tucked away for a few minutes.

Notice the colours of the leaves.
Listen to the sounds around you.
Feel the ground beneath your feet.

You don’t have to feel calm. Just give yourself a little space to be. 🤍

28/09/2026

21/09/2026

How often do we say yes—not because we truly want to, but because saying no feels uncomfortable?

We may fear disappointing someone, creating tension or appearing selfish. So we remain available when we need rest, accept more when we are already stretched, or recognise our limits only when resentment or exhaustion has set in.

Over time, this can affect not only our wellbeing, but also the quality of our work and relationships.

Healthy boundaries are not walls. They help us protect our energy, priorities and values while remaining caring and connected.

If this feels familiar, Beate Trück will be exploring it more deeply in a small-group masterclass, How to say no without feeling guilty, on 29 November in Brussels.

More information and registration:
https://www.brusselsmindfulness.be/agenda/small-group-masterclass-how-to-say-no

10/09/2026

When worry takes over, the mind often tries to think even harder.
But more thinking doesn’t always bring more clarity. Sometimes, what helps is creating a little distance and finding a wider perspective.

Try these four steps:
1. Catch — Notice the worrying thought.
2. Decentre — Remind yourself: “This is a thought, not necessarily a fact.”
3. Widen — Ask: “What other possibilities or resources might I be overlooking?”
4. Reframe — Choose a perspective that is helpful and genuinely believable.

Reframing isn’t about forcing yourself to think positively. It is about seeing the situation more fully — and responding with greater clarity and choice.

We’ll explore and practise this during my master class *From worry to calm*, this Sunday morning in Brussels.

📅 Sunday 13 September
🕙 10:00–13:00
📍 Avenue de Tervueren 81, Brussels

A few places are still available.

https://www.brusselsmindfulness.be/agenda/small-group-masterclass-from-worry-to-calm

03/09/2026

The state of the leader becomes the state of the room.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.

We often think about leadership in terms of what we say and what we do. But there is something that comes before both: the state from which we show up.

Stress, urgency and defensiveness can enter a room with us. But so can steadiness, curiosity and presence. 🌿

And of course, this isn’t only about leadership.

As parents, teachers, coaches, partners or friends, our state becomes part of the space we create with others. We all know what it feels like when someone else’s tension enters the room — and how different it feels when someone brings a sense of steadiness and presence.

That doesn’t mean we should always be calm.

We get stressed. We get irritated. We get overwhelmed. We move into what Rick Hanson calls the “red” reactive mode. That’s part of being human.

The skill is noticing when we’re there — and knowing how to find our way back towards “green”: a state in which we have a little more space, connection and choice. 💚

Sometimes that takes time.

And sometimes it starts with one breath before walking into the room.

What state are you bringing with you today?

01/09/2026

🌿 September is here — come and experience the Brussels Mindfulness community

A new season is beginning, and this September we’d love to open our community a little wider.

As life gets busy again, our community practices offer a regular pause — a moment to slow down, reconnect with yourself and practise together with others.

If you’re curious about mindfulness, looking for a way to practise more regularly, or simply longing for a little more calm and connection in your week, come and experience one of our community practices as our guest.

✨ New to Brussels Mindfulness? Join one Community Meditation or one online morning meditation for free in September.

👥 Already part of our community? Bring a friend for free to a Community Meditation this month.

Our next Community Meditation is already this Thursday, 3 September, from 19:00–20:30 at Avenue de Tervueren 81 in Brussels.

No previous experience is needed. Just come as you are.

If you’d like to join us as a guest, send us a message or comment below and we’ll send you the details.

We’d love to welcome you. 🌿

Looking for a meditation community in Brussels? Our monthly Community Practice evenings offer guided meditation, mindful reflection, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded people in a warm and welcoming environment.

28/08/2026

👉 What does it really mean to train as a mindfulness teacher?

For Lorinda, the Brussels Mindfulness Teacher Training was much more than learning how to teach mindfulness. It was a journey of personal growth, deeper practice and learning to support others with confidence and authenticity.

🎥 Hear about her experience in her own words.

Our next Mindfulness Teacher Training starts Friday, 18 September 2026 in Brussels.

This year, we are offering the training in a small, intimate cohort, with plenty of personal guidance, practice and space to develop your own way of teaching.

If you already have an established mindfulness practice and feel drawn to deepen it — perhaps with a view to bringing mindfulness into your professional work — this may be the right next step.

👉 Find out more about the Teacher Training and get in touch.
https://www.brusselsmindfulness.be/agenda/mindfulness-teacher-training-2026-27